Going To Mars Will Shrink Your Heart
Long periods spent in space can cause a shrinking heart causing issues for any possible missions to Mars and the Moon.
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The Antikythera Mechanism Still Challenges Our Ideas About the Past
This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.
This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.
This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.
SpaceX History Repeats Itself… Sooner Than Expected
Recent history repeats itself for SpaceX, whose issues with the FAA and other agencies endure following the latest crash of its Starship prototype.
New Clues Emerge in the Hunt for Answers to Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts
Scientists may be closing in on the mystery of fast radio bursts, with the help of new time estimates obtained by a team of researchers.
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: What the Government Knows
What does the government know about unidentified aerial phenomena? This week, we look at what the latest statements from government officials suggests about this.
Technosignatures of Intelligent Aliens Could Be “Lurking” Nearby, Study Says
A group of researchers propose searching for "unusual signatures or phenomena" on the Moon, and even around Earth.
A group of researchers propose searching for "unusual signatures or phenomena" on the Moon, and even around Earth.
A new study proposes searching for unusual technosignatures or phenomena on the Moon, and even around Earth.
‘Oumuamua Not an Alien Spaceship, Likely a Piece of an Exoplanet, New Study Says
Two scientists from the University of Arizona believe they have solved the mystery behind ‘Oumuamua, suggesting its a piece of an exoplanet.
Russia and China’s Lunar Turf War with NASA Continues
Russia is Teaming with China on a Future Lunar Base, in a Move that May Signal the End of Similar Plans with NASA.
Hypersonics and Unidentified Aviation Hazards
This week, we examine hypersonics in Russia, the Pentagon's own renewed hypersonic efforts, and what NASA reports tell us about UFOs.
Asteroid 2001 FO32 Will Pass the Earth Later This Month Without Incident
The near approach of asteroid 2001 FO32 follows on the coattails of a recent close encounter Earth had with 99942 Apophis.
Vislink: The Pentagon’s New Eyes
In this week’s edition of The Intelligence Brief, we look at The Pentagon’s new $4 million deal with Vislink and other news related to surveillance.
Apophis, a Feared Future Earth Impactor, Just Flew Past Us
Apophis, a near-earth asteroid as large as the Eifel Tower, has kept some astronomers on edge about its future flybys.
Microsoft Mesh Mixed Reality Platform Will Make ‘Avatar’ a Reality
The tech giant's latest virtual reality platform is helping to create a new holographic world
The tech giant's latest virtual reality platform is helping to create a new holographic world
Microsoft Mesh, powered by the company’s Azure AI, will do more than just power virtual meetings... it may revolutionize virtual reality.
Drones: Flight of the Force Multipliers
In this installment of the Intelligence Brief, we look at the use of autonomous drones by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and resulting issues in Silicon Valley and industry.
New Stonehenge Study Reveals Previously Undiscovered Acoustic Properties
Acoustic archaeologists think some ancient monuments were designed with sound in mind.
Acoustic archaeologists think some ancient monuments were designed with sound in mind.
A recent study at Stonehenge is helping us understand why acoustic archaeologists think that some ancient monuments were designed with sound in mind.
Humanity’s Enduring Fascination With Mars
Our fascination with Mars has endured for centuries, and recent days have shown that we are closer than ever to unlocking the many mysteries of the Red Planet.
Rare Mineral Commonly Found On Mars Turns Up in Antarctic Ice
After boring more than a mile into Antarctic ice, scientists have discovered a mineral rare on Earth that is commonly found on Mars.
The Wow! Signal: Did We Receive an Alien Message in 1977?
In 1977, a radio astronomer in Ohio detected a signal so strange that he couldn't help but scribble one word next to the data; "Wow!"
The Latest SpaceX Starship Crash Highlights Musk’s Issues With the FAA
This week, we look at the recent crash landing of the SpaceX SN9 prototype, and why the FAA's response illustrates ongoing issues Elon Musk has with the agency.
New Plasma Propulsion System Generates A Helluva Lot of Thrust
A new engine uses plasma propulsion to generate thrust, making crewed missions to distant planets significantly more manageable and cheaper.
The James Webb Telescope Will Change the Way We See The Cosmos
The James Webb Telescope is scheduled for launch in October 2021. It will give us the ability to see the cosmos like we never have before.
Can Humanity Build a Space Station on Ceres?
Astrophysicist Pekka Janhunen has published a paper claiming that humans could be living on a space station orbiting Ceres.
Hubble Spies a Stellar “Ghost” Last Seen at the End of the Roman Empire
The Hubble Space Telescope is helping astronomers study the remains of a star that exploded nearly 1700 years ago.
A Pair of New Propulsion Systems May Soon Push Us Deeper into Space
With upcoming missions like Artemis, even more cutting-edge space propulsion systems will become crucial to meet our space fairing goals.
The Nashville Bombing, an In-Depth Analysis of this Bizarre Event
Early Christmas morning, residents of the trendy condos along Second Avenue overlooking the bustling historic district of downtown...
Farewell 2020: Five Cosmic Stories We Didn’t Cover But Wish We Had
Did You Catch These Stories in 2020?
Did You Catch These Stories in 2020?
As we say "farewell to 2020," and welcome 2021 with open arms, here are five cool space stories we missed and wish we hadn't.
China Used Exoskeletons to Recover Lunar Material
Experts say exoskeletons are no longer Science Fiction but a soon-to-be part of everyday life.
Experts say exoskeletons are no longer Science Fiction but a soon-to-be part of everyday life.
China's recent use of powered bodysuits to recover lunar material coincides with rapid growth occurring among exoskeleton companies.
NASA Reached New Heights in 2020, While Aiding the Fight Against COVID-19
Overcoming all obstacles, NASA made waves in 2020, setting the stage for future missions to Mars, while managing to aid in pandemic relief.
SETI Detected A Mystery Signal From A Nearby Star
Radio Signals Detected by SETI Researchers may be First Artificial Signal from an Exoplanet.
Radio Signals Detected by SETI Researchers may be First Artificial Signal from an Exoplanet.
A team of researchers from SETI have detected a mystery signal coming from Proxima Centauri, our closest cosmic neighbor.
New ‘Comet Chaser’ Spacecraft Will Lurk in Orbit Waiting for A Target
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, the proposed vehicle would lurk in an orbital “dead zone” for years before selecting its target.
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, the proposed vehicle would lurk in an orbital “dead zone” for years before selecting its target.
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, a 'comet chaser' probe will lurk in orbit waiting for a target to come along.
NASA Exploring Possibly 3D Printing a Lunar Base
A Texas-based company, ICON, wants to help NASA return to the Moon in 2024 by 3D printing a lunar base from moon dust.
Dwarf Planet Ceres A Possible Candidate For Extraterrestrial Life
New data indicates that Ceres may be an ocean world, and other recent discoveries suggests that water may be common in our solar system.
Chang’e-5 Lander Returning to Earth from Lunar Surface
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander's ascent vehicle is bringing back the first lunar soil samples to be collected since the 1970s.
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander's ascent vehicle is bringing back the first lunar soil samples to be collected since the 1970s.
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander's ascent vehicle is bringing back the first lunar soil samples to be collected since the 1970s.
Astronomers Analyze A Rare 470 Year Old ‘Baby’ Magnetar
Swift J1818.0−1607 Is A Rare Magnetar But Its Even More Special Because Its Just A Baby.
Swift J1818.0−1607 Is A Rare Magnetar But Its Even More Special Because Its Just A Baby.
Astronomers analyse a 470 year old "baby" cosmic object known as a magnetar using the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
SpaceX and NASA Celebrate Historic Launch with Crew-1 Success
It marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system.
It marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system.
SpaceX and NASA's latest success marks the launch of the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system into space.